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Milestones in Parenting

Contrasting Experiences Round and round the garden he rode the bike excitedly. The happy curly-haired boy was seven or eight years old. Perhaps a little older. It was fun, it was a thrill. His mum looked on from the patio in pleasure at the newly learned technique. He was doing… Read More »Milestones in Parenting

On being bothered: Do you recognise your zone of control?

If only I could give out medals for services to my life. I would award Lex Fridman ‘Most Informative Podcaster’ for his excellent work interviewing a wide range of public intellectuals. He consistently puts out thought-provoking and intriguing episodes. His work rate is phenomenal. The discussions themselves are deep. The… Read More »On being bothered: Do you recognise your zone of control?

The Power Of Your Mind

I’ve been thinking a lot about perspective recently. On this day, exactly one year ago we picked up the keys to our new house. With this we increased the hope of a better life ahead for us. Not that life had been particularly troublesome for us up until that point.… Read More »The Power Of Your Mind

Son with Dino Skull

On Communication and Stress (dealing with family days out)

The first Breakdown of the Day Communication matters. This was it. This was dinosaur day. A trip up the A34 to Oxford to the Museum of Natural History. Mostly to indulge my three-year-old’s current mega obsession with all things prehistoric and lizard-like but also to find a renowned cake shop.… Read More »On Communication and Stress (dealing with family days out)

Road Protest

On Insulate Britain: Civil Resistance Works, They Need Public Support

Insulate Britain’s activities Insulate Britain is an environmental protest group. It is the offshoot of Extinction Rebellion that’s been winding up motorists across the UK and bringing attention to the climate crisis. Basically, to date they have been causing havoc on roads in an organized but peaceful way. What they… Read More »On Insulate Britain: Civil Resistance Works, They Need Public Support

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Upbeat Thinking – How To Stay Positive By Training Your Mind

Remaining positive despite the relentlessness of it all Upbeat at 5:30am after another night of disturbed sleep. Staying upbeat despite a head pounding with the pressure. Determined to remain positive although I’ve got to keep it together today. I know I’m the one who has to keep a cool head… Read More »Upbeat Thinking – How To Stay Positive By Training Your Mind